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Putin is making it clear to NATO that Moscow has no plans to back down from its goals in Ukraine, as the Russian president held calls with Trump and Macron this week to discuss everything from the ongoing proxy war, to tensions in the Middle East.
International Relations and Security Analyst Mark Sleboda noted that while the U.S. may be halting some weapons and ammunitions shipments that were set for Ukraine, due to the Pentagon’s concerns about weapons stockpiles, that doesn’t change the fact the U.S. is continuing its support for the proxy war against Russia in other ways, as it also juggles support for Israel and plans for war against China.
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Main Topic: Analysis of recent phone calls between world leaders (Trump, Putin, Macron) regarding the war in Ukraine, the US halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine, and the broader geopolitical implications, including the US focus on China and the Middle East.
Key Points:
- Phone Calls: Trump and Putin had their sixth phone call of Trump’s second term, following a call between Macron and Putin. Discussions covered Ukraine and Middle East tensions.
- US Halting Weapon Shipments: The US has halted some weapons and ammunition shipments to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpiles and the need to focus on other priorities like China and the Middle East (Israel). Patriot missiles and 155mm artillery shells are specifically mentioned.
- European Panic: Europeans are panicking as the US tries to “burden share” and focus on China, leaving them to deal with Ukraine.
- NATO Summit: The recent NATO summit involved European leaders seemingly trying to appease Trump, but there was no significant discussion or pledges of increased aid specifically for Ukraine. The 5% defense spending pledge is considered unrealistic.
- Russia’s Stance: Russia is continuing its military operations in Ukraine, including drone and missile attacks, and advancing in regions like Lugansk and potentially Sunumi. Putin is unlikely to back down from Russia’s goals.
- Sunumi Region: While Western media highlights a potential Russian advance on Sunumi, the analyst suggests the situation is more nuanced. Russia is exploiting Ukrainian troop movements and shortages.
- War of Attrition: Russia is employing a war of attrition strategy, exploiting weaknesses in Ukrainian defenses and logistics.
Highlights:
- The US is overstretched and wants to shift the burden of the Ukraine conflict to Europe.
- Europeans are trying to appease Trump through “shameless syncopency.”
- Russia is continuing its military objectives in Ukraine despite diplomatic talks.
- The situation in the Sunumi region is being portrayed differently in Western media compared to the reality on the ground.
- Russia’s manpower and logistical advantages are key to its war of attrition strategy.
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